1. Which of the following crops is most sensitive to boron deficiency?

  • A. Rice
  • B. Wheat
  • C. Sunflower
  • D. Mustard

Answer: D. Mustard

Explanation: Oilseed crops, especially mustard, are highly sensitive to boron deficiency, which affects flowering, seed setting, and yield.

2. The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in India in:

  • A. 1996
  • B. 1998
  • C. 2001
  • D. 2005

Answer: B. 1998

Explanation: The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced in 1998 on the recommendations of the R.V. Gupta Committee to provide timely institutional credit to farmers.

3. Which of the following is the principal storage carbohydrate in sugarcane?

  • A. Glucose
  • B. Fructose
  • C. Sucrose
  • D. Maltose

Answer: C. Sucrose

Explanation: Sugarcane stores most of its carbohydrates in the form of sucrose in the stalk.

4. Which one of the following insects is commonly known as the "Rice Gundhi Bug"?

  • A. Leptocorisa acuta
  • B. Nilaparvata lugens
  • C. Scirpophaga incertulas
  • D. Dicladispa armigera

Answer: A. Leptocorisa acuta

Explanation: Leptocorisa acuta, commonly known as the rice gundhi bug, feeds on developing grains, reducing grain quality and yield.

5. Which of the following is the major objective of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)?

  • A. Supply of certified seeds
  • B. Crop insurance against natural calamities
  • C. Soil testing services
  • D. Free irrigation facilities

Answer: B. Crop insurance against natural calamities

Explanation: PMFBY provides financial protection to farmers against crop losses caused by natural disasters, pests, and diseases.

6. Which of the following is the causal organism of bacterial leaf blight of rice?

  • A. Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae
  • B. Magnaporthe oryzae
  • C. Bipolaris oryzae
  • D. Rhizoctonia solani

Answer: A. Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae

Explanation: Bacterial leaf blight is caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae and is one of the most damaging diseases of rice.

7. Which of the following is an example of a C4 forage crop?

  • A. Berseem
  • B. Lucerne
  • C. Napier grass
  • D. Oat

Answer: C. Napier grass

Explanation: Napier grass is a C4 perennial forage crop known for its high biomass production and water-use efficiency.

8. Which organization is responsible for the implementation of the e-NAM (National Agriculture Market) platform?

  • A. APEDA
  • B. SFAC
  • C. FCI
  • D. NABARD

Answer: B. SFAC

Explanation: The Small Farmers' Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC) is the lead agency responsible for implementing the e-NAM platform.

9. Which one of the following is the ideal moisture content for the safe storage of cereal grains?

  • A. 18–20%
  • B. 15–16%
  • C. 10–12%
  • D. 5–6%

Answer: C. 10–12%

Explanation: Cereal grains are generally considered safe for long-term storage when dried to about 10–12% moisture content.

10. Which of the following is the headquarters of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)?

  • A. Anand
  • B. New Delhi
  • C. Bengaluru
  • D. Pune

Answer: A. Anand

Explanation: The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is headquartered in Anand, Gujarat, and played a key role in Operation Flood.